Thebarton vs Torrensville
The verdict
Torrensville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.24M in Thebarton. Thebarton rates higher for transport (88 vs 81). Torrensville is closer to the coast (6.0 km vs 7.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Thebarton rates higher (60 vs 34/100 in Torrensville).
Scores
| Thebarton | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 81 |
| Transport | 88 | 81 |
| Education | 79 | 81 |
| Liveability | 85 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Thebarton | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,442 | 4,110 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,429 | $1,709 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.3% | 56.7% |
| Born in Australia | 70.5% | 65.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Thebarton Moderate Growth · Torrensville Moderate Growth
Property
| Thebarton | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 32.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $677 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Thebarton | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 208 | 511 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 277 | 292 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,749 | 8,832 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Thebarton | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 752 | 1,025 |
See the full school list on each profile: Thebarton · Torrensville
Transport
| Thebarton | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 550 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Thebarton | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 4 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.2 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.0 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.2 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Thebarton | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,442 | 4,110 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,548 | 4,412 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,711 | 4,875 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Thebarton or Torrensville?
Thebarton has the higher residential safety score (Thebarton 60/100 vs Torrensville 34/100).
Which is more affordable, Thebarton or Torrensville?
Torrensville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.24M.
Which has better schools, Thebarton or Torrensville?
Torrensville has a higher average school ICSEA (Thebarton 752 vs Torrensville 1025; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Thebarton or Torrensville?
Thebarton has the higher transport score (Thebarton 88/100 vs Torrensville 81/100).
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